One Hen
One Hen
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One Hen

Written by Katie Smith Milway & illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
Book #5 in the CitizenKid Series
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.66
3 - 11
Reading age
32
Page count
70
Words per page
650L
Lexile measure
Feb 1, 2008
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Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo’s farm grows to become the largest in the region. Kojo’s story is inspired by the life of Kwabena Darko, who as a boy started a tiny poultry farm just like Kojo’s, which later grew to be the largest in Ghana, and one of the largest in west Africa. Kwabena also started a trust that gives out small loans to people who cannot get a loan from a bank.One Hen shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. The final pages of One Hen explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore. One Hen is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781554530281
    Publication Date
    February 1, 2008
    Publisher
    Kids Can Press
    Original Publication Date
    February 1, 2008
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    70
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 11 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    124034585
    Lexile® Level
    650L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.2

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